Trend researcher
Germany
Even though the family is the most important thing for German citizens, birth rates remain low. In eight out of ten areas there is less consensus on reasons against starting a family than there was in 2014! The compatibility of family and career, especially for women, is not considered sufficient. This is partly due to care work being seen mainly as a woman’s task. Another factor is the uncertainty about the future. The prognosis is nevertheless positive. The gradual decrease in concerns about having children clearly shows that it is quite possible to actively influence the birth rate.